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The New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick spoke to reporters in a press conference ahead of this weekend’s matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. Belichick is not a man of many words, but he did reveal he experiences certain emotions that most people may be surprised about. ESPN staff writer Mike Reiss reported Belichick’s […]

Tom Brady’s rise to prominence is certainly one of the most intriguing stories in NFL history. He was originally selected by the New England Patriots as a sixth-round draft pick in 2000, but at the time, Drew Bledsoe had a firm hold on the Patriots’ starting quarterback job. During Brady’s second season, however, Brady took […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is an MVP frontrunner and one of the best quarterbacks in the game, so, naturally, there is talk of the “torch” passing when the 23-year-old faces off against 41-year-old Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game this Sunday. Mahomes, however, is having none of […]

The New England Patriots always seem to have the injury bug. However, coming into the AFC Championship Game, no one on their 55-man roster is injured. It’s very rare for a team to have all their players fresh and available, and their star tight end Rob Gronkowski is thankful for it, via NBC Sports. “Of course […]

The New England Patriots have been a dynasty for nearly two decades. Every since Drew Bledsoe was injured and Tom Brady filled in under center, the rest is history. The team has won five super bowls and are marching to another one this season. Brady might be 41, but he’s still playing like he did […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been optimistic about safety Eric Berry’s status for the AFC Championship Game. It appears head coach Andy Reid may have indicated that Berry will be good to go. Berry has been battling a heel injury over the last several weeks. According to Pro Football Talk, Reid says he is looking […]

The New England Patriots were searching for wide receiver help ahead of the 2018 NFL trade deadline. As Clutch Points has previously noted, one of their main trade targets was Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver Randall Cobb. No deal ended up happening, but that doesn’t mean that the Patriots should give up their interest in […]

Colin Cowherd is not the only one who can’t wait to see how the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots unfolds this weekend. There are quite a few fans and media members who are going to be keeping their eyes peeled on their TV’s during the game. While the Patriots may […]

The New England Patriots made easy work of the Los Angeles Chargers in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs last week with superstar quarterback Tom Brady leading the team to another AFC Championship Game. Although Brady has arguably started to decline, Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa would beg to differ as he was blown […]

We have had the luxury nearly the past 20 years to watch the New England Patriots evolve into the NFL’s current dynasty. Whether you believe in how they operate or opine that they cheat, when the Patriots play, fans watch. And yet here we are again, witnessing the franchise in position to make their ninth Super […]

Julian Edelman has a message for the haters and doubters of the New England Patriots: “I wish you would.” Just a few days after Patriots quarterback made the bizarre pronouncement that “everyone thinks we suck, and that we can’t win any games” (uh, what?), Edelman upped the petty ante with an equally bizarre hype video […]

It’s supposed to be cold when the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs face off on Sunday in the AFC Championship game but that isn’t something that Bill Belichick is worried about. Belichick was asked about the cold by reporters and didn’t seem concerned, rather just talking about how excited they were to […]

James Harrison played against Tom Brady for many years when he was a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers. But the man who was known for having a contentious relationship with all of his teammates said that, in the final few games of his career — when he played with the Patriots — he ultimately befriended […]

In preparation for the Sunday’s AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots, Tom Brady is already thinking about a change of the normal game plan when it comes to facing the Chiefs. When asked about the game plan, the 19-year pro said this, according to Mike Florio of Pro […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams may be playing with a little chip on his shoulder in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots this Sunday. In April 2017, the Patriots hosted Williams in a workout, but chose not to sign him (via Field Yates of ESPN). Williams ended up staying with […]

It seems safe to say that former NFL head coach Dick Vermeil is not a fan of the New England Patriots. Vermeil, who coached the Kansas City Chiefs from 2001 through 2005, picked the Chiefs to beat the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game this Sunday: “I think they’ve [the Patriots] met their match this […]

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre knows what it’s like to face criticism, so he understands exactly what New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady was going through heading into the Patriots’ Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers last weekend. Brady had a virtuoso performance, completing 34 of his 44 passes for 343 yards and […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has been in the NFL for quite some time, but unlike some long-time coaches who cannot adjust, Reid has kept up with the rest of the league. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick realizes this. “He’s done a great job of that, probably as good as any […]

It seems like former New England Patriots linebacker James Harrison is just looking to give reasons for Pittsburgh Steelers fans to hate him at this point. A bitter rival of Tom Brady’s for much of his career, Harrison told FS1’s Undisputed that he was never able to hate the New England Patriots quarterback and gushed […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams has emerged as one of the most pleasant surprises for the team down the final stretch fo the 2018 NFL season. However, it appears head coach Bill Belichick is not shocked by his recent success. Belichick is rather familiar with Williams’ skill set after bringing him in for […]

Former Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson did not mince words when recently asked about who he wants to see his former team play in the Super Bowl if given the opportunity. Dickerson threw major criticism in the direction of the New England Patriots. Dickerson decided to voice his opinion of the Patriots on FS1’s […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will hope to safety Eric Berry for this upcoming Sunday’s matchup with the New England Patriots. Berry was able to play in Week 15 and 16 but was not able to play last Saturday after drawing a questionable tag prior to the matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. Speaking live on our […]

Because you haven’t had enough Antonio Brown news today, a new report suggests that the New England Patriots are looking into his recruitment. "Antonio Brown is the type of player that's a perfect trade for the New England Patriots. And as long as Tom Brady is there, the Pats are going to be in a […]

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is one of the greatest coaches ever, but even he can’t pull a rabbit out of a hat and make his corners faster to cover Tyreek Hill. Belichick was asked on Tuesday how he can coach against the speed of the Chiefs star receiver and he gave a pretty […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Sanchez has not had much to hang his hat on lately. Fortunately, he can take solace in the fact that he still has one edge over New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Brady finds himself in familiar territory going into the AFC Championship Game this week. According to Pro Football Reference, […]

When the New England Patriots face off with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Tom Brady will be in an unfamiliar position, as an underdog. They are going to head to Arrowhead Stadium as three-point underdogs and this is the first time that Brady will be an underdog since 2014. The Patriots were favored in every […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is having a breakout second season and is positioned to take home the MVP award. This would be the first time in history a Chiefs player has won the award and he would certainly be deserving of the honor. However, the New England Patriots are looking cut his storybook […]

There have been rumors circulating around the league that the New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady might’ve been injured this season, and the team’s staff had been hiding it. The Patriots are known for doing anything they can get away with to win. Whether or not they’re being honest remains to be seen. Many analysts have […]

The New England Patriots have opened up as a 3-point underdog against the Kansas City Chiefs, per BetOnline.ag. Last Sunday, the New England Patriots shocked the world by completely overwhelming the Los Angeles Chargers by a score of 41-28. Tom Brady reminded the world why he is the greatest quarterback under the center of all-time. […]

The Patriots came into the Divisional Round of the playoffs ready to host yet another game in Foxborough. They were given no chance against the Chargers but came out with a purpose. Whether it was the travel, the weather or not being prepared, Los Angeles was not ready for what they ran into. The Patriots […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has often been an overlooked player for the team, but Tom Brady has had nothing but praise for him and called him one of the toughest players in franchise history. Edelman was a huge part of the Patriots win on Sunday over the Los Angeles Chargers, hauling in nine […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski considered retirement after last season and there are rumors that he could decide to hang up the cleats after this season. Tom Brady was asked about Gronkowski retiring on Monday’s Mut & Callahan show on WEEI Radio and he said that he hasn’t had any conversations about the […]

Josh Gordon may not have been present for the New England Patriots’ Divisional Round playoff victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon, but that did not stop him from congratulating them afterward: Josh Gordon checks in on Instagram. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/fVR0ZxZ8Cu — Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) January 14, 2019 You really have to feel for […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had plenty of time to throw the football during his team’s Divisional Round win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon, but the one Chargers players who did get some pressure was defensive end Joey Bosa. After the game, Bosa revealed that he and Brady joked around a […]

If anyone knows a great tight end when they see one, it’s New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. Following the Patriots’ 41-28 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Sunday afternoon, Gronkowski shared his appreciation of Chargers’ tight end Antonio Gates, who some feel played his last […]

In spite of reports to the contrary, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says that he has not thought about retirement, according to Kevin Patra of NFL.com. “I was focused on L.A. the whole game, and it’s going to be the same thing this week,” said Gronkowski after the Patriots’ Divisional Round win over […]

Julian Edelman, Sony Michel and the New England Patriots made a loud statement Sunday, taking down the Los Angeles Chargers in Foxboro, 41-28, to book their seemingly annual trip to the AFC Championship Game. Among the players that played a key role for the Patriots in the victory was Edelman, who, apart from torching the […]

Remember all of those New England Patriots naysayers who said that the team might not get that far in the playoffs due to Tom Brady’s decline? Of course you do, because everyone was just saying that on Saturday. So, naturally, Brady went out and completed 34 of his 44 passes for 343 yards and a […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has set an NFL record for most consecutive postseason passes without an interception. Brady has helped the Patriots take a commanding lead over the Los Angeles Chargers in Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round matchup, which should lead to yet another AFC title game appearance for New England. And once again, […]